Eight towers with 2,700 homes, new YMCA coming to Burquitlam

The City of Coquitlam, the YMCA and Concert Properties have entered into an agreement that will result in the development of eight highrise towers containing almost 2,700 new homes and a new YMCA.

The agreement involves two sites near the Burquitlam SkyTrain station – “Burquitlam Park” and “Whitgift Gardens.”

Map showing the two sites. Credit: City of Coquitlam

The full buildout of both sites will result in approximately:

1,622 market condominium units

929 market rental units

132 seniors market rental units

20-40 below-market rental units

Other public benefits will include:

new YMCA recreation facility

new Community Policing Station

new Park-and-Ride facility

upgrades to both Burquitlam and Cottonwood parks

Burquitlam Park and new YMCA

The Burquitlam Park portion of the development will include two highrise towers (one 50-storey market condominium tower and one 30-storey market rental tower), and the YMCA.

Rendering showing the Burquitlam Park development, with surrounding towers included. Credit: City of CoquitlamRendering showing the Burquitlam Park development, with surrounding towers included. Credit: City of CoquitlamRendering of the new YMCA. Credit: City of CoquitlamRendering showing the Burquitlam Park development, with surrounding towers included. Credit: City of Coquitlam

The YMCA will measure 60,000 sq ft. and include:

five-lane swimming pool

gym

walking track

child minding

cafe

Community Policing Station

studios and multi-purpose rooms

Park-and-Ride

The YMCA will also include the possibility for expansion in the future.

Six highrises at Whitgift Gardens

The redevelopment of Whitgift Gardens will include six highrise towers ranging from 24 to 48 storeys.

Four of the towers will be market condominiums, and two of the towers will contain market rentals:

Whitgift Gardens. Credit: City of CoquitlamRendering of both the Whitgift Gardens (centre left) and Burquitlam Park (centre right) portions of the development. Credit: City of Coquitlam

Concert Properties will provide relocation assistance for the current residents of Whitgift Gardens, including at least six months notice, financial assistance, and first right of refusal in the new purpose-built rental buildings.

Development to result in over $120 million in benefits

The city says the development will help it realize a long-standing vision to redevelop Burquitlam Park into a high-density, mixed-use district with a new recreation facility.

Over $120 million in benefits to the city are expected to be realized as part of the development, which would not be the case if the city was to develop a new recreation centre and amenities on its own.